A Silverlake gem, this Jewish American hangout serves up nostalgic classics with a modern flair, cozy vibes, and a menu full of tempting options.
"As for the interior of the Freedman’s space, that’s being tweaked to just Freedman’s Bar at the moment, with cocktails and some small snacks like a brisket sandwich and hot dogs." - Farley Elliott
"This is a Jewish deli with an old soul, and its Passover package is part of a revolving dinner series that 'explores the rich culinary traditions of the Jewish Diaspora.' Order your Passover meal for pickup or delivery (note that some time slots are already sold out) and you'll be eating glazed brisket, roasted chicken, or whole roasted branzino, waffle latkes, matzoh ball soup, matzoh (with house butter and charoset), a green salad, spinach and artichoke matzoh kugel and, if you've any stomach space, flourless chocolate cake from Proof Bakery in Atwater Village." - Sophie Friedman
"The Jewish comfort food spot in Silver Lake is doing a special “Super Bowl Sunday Appetizing Platter.” For $60, it feeds two people and comes with Scottish smoked salmon, smoked whitefish, whipped cream cheese, bagels, and essential toppings like tomato, onions, cucumber, and capers. They’re also doing babkas and cocktails for an additional price. Pickup only." - Brant Cox
"Two and a half years after Freedman’s started carving glazed brisket tableside in Silver Lake..." - Karen Palmer
"There are a lot of restaurants on the Eastside with design-magazine decors and playlists that feature plenty of N.W.A. - but none of them serve martinis and Reubens as good as Freedman’s. This Silver Lake spot’s modern take on Jewish deli food includes trout roe popovers, and an incredible, massive brisket that they bring out on a cart and cut tableside with an electric carving knife. And if they like you, don’t be surprised if they bring over a carafe of their homemade Amaro at the end of the meal." - Brett Keating